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WAR DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF CONSCRIPTION, December 18, 1864
Richmond, Va., December 18, 1864. The PRESIDENT: DEAR SiR: A very imperative necessity for a few daysâ attention to my private interests has induced me to ask a leave of…
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William H. Seward to Gideon Welles, October 31, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Welles. Department of State, Washington, October 31, 1862. Sir: It is thought expedient that instructions be given to the blockading and naval officers that in case…
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R. Patterson to Irvin McDowell, June 23, 1861
Washington, D. O., June 23, 1861. Brigadier-General MCDOWELL, Arlington: Your note is received. The General-in-Chief directs as follows: It is his intention that the Third Connecticut Regiment and the Second…
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William H. Seward to William Stuart, November 3, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Department of State, Washington, November 3, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 1st instant, with accompanying…
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, November 30, 1864
Richmond, November 30, 1864. The SECRETARY OF WAR: Str: The act of Congress of June 14, 1864, authorizes the SurgeonGeneral and Commissary-General, for the purpose of obtaining supplies of whisky,…
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HEADQUARTERS CONSCRIPTION SERVICE, GEORGIA, September 13, 1864
Augusta, September 13, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to Brig. Gen. John S. Preston, superintendent Bureau of Conscription. WM. M. BROWNE, Colonel and Commandant. CONFEDERATE AUTHORITIES. 875
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William Stuart to William H. Seward, November 3, 1862
Mr. Stuart to Mr. Seward. Washington, November 3, 1862. Sir: I have received despatches from her Majesty’s acting consul at Philadelphia, reporting to me the detention of the British barque…
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Danl. Tyler to HAGERSTOWN, June 22, 1861, June 22, 1861
HEADQUARTERS TYLER’S BRIGADE, Camp McDowell, June 22, 1861. To Brigadier-General MCDOWELL, Commanding Department N. L. Virginia: GENERAL: Your intimation yesterday that we might be ordered to fall back to Ball’s…
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HEADQUARTERS BUREAU OF CONSCRIPTION, November 20, 1864
Richmond, Va., November 20, 1864. I certify that the above list is a true extract from the official returns furnished me by the generals of reserves in the respective States,…
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William Stuart to W. H. Seward, November 1, 1862
Mr. Stuart to Mr. Seward. Washington, November 1, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you the accompanying copy of the protests of the master, mates, and engineers…